Senior/Lead/Principal Backend Engineer- AI/ML

Join Salesforce's innovative Agentforce team as a Senior/Lead/Principal Backend Engineer focusing on AI/ML solutions. This role combines cutting-edge AI technology with practical business applications, offering an opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven agents. You'll be responsible for designing and developing systems that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to create powerful AI-driven agents that automate business processes and streamline decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset and strong systems development expertise, capable of architecting complex, distributed systems. You'll work with cutting-edge AI technologies, including various LLM platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and Salesforce Research.

Key aspects of the role include developing scalable AI-based solutions, rapid prototyping and iteration, and balancing innovation with practical implementation. You'll need to be both opinionated and collaborative, bringing strong technical ideas while working effectively in a team environment. The position requires expertise in backend development, prompt engineering, and cloud infrastructure, with bonus points for experience in AI-powered platforms and frameworks like LangGraph.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical problem solver who can move quickly while maintaining a long-term vision for scalability and performance. You'll be at the forefront of implementing AI solutions that solve real-world business challenges at scale, making a significant impact on how companies operate efficiently through AI automation.